Coronation arrests

Republic @RepublicStaff

This morning,@GrahamSmith_ and 5 members of our team were arrested. Hundreds of placards were seized. Is this democracy? #NotMyKing #Coronation

9:03 AM · May 6, 2023
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@ShellyAsquith

Outrageous scenes of cops arresting anti-monarchy protestors and stealing their placards

So we are not allowed to show public opposition to a bloke being crowned head of state for having been born into unimaginable wealth while ppl line up at food banks and schools fall apart

https://twitter.com/ShellyAsquith/status/

1654737969746522113?s=20


Unknown commented

Alliance of European Republican Movements:

Organisers of the #NotMyKing protest have been arrested - police won't say what for

https://twitter.com/AERMorg/status/1654734878578032640?s=20


At 6 May 2023 at 01:40 , Anonymous said...

Metropolitan Police:

A significant police operation is under way in central London.

We have made a number of arrests in the area of Carlton House Terrace.

The individuals have been held on suspicion of breaching the peace.

https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1654763991749611521?s=20


Earlier today we arrested four people in the area of St Martin’s Lane.

They were held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.

We seized lock-on devices.

https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1654763993364299777?s=20


A further three people were arrested in the area of Wellington Arch.

They were held on suspicion of possessing articles to cause criminal damage.

There will be further updates later today.

https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1654763994962337793?s=20


@SixVpf

They appeared to have been entirely peaceful protesters with banners. What on earth do you think you are up to?

https://twitter.com/SixVpf/status/1654764833831632896?s=20